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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 51-76.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the function of a strata machine?
(a) Its function is unknown.
(b) It creates new worlds.
(c) It extends human life.
(d) It allows interstellar travel.

2. What is Kin waiting for in the lounge in orbit around Kung?
(a) Jago Jalo's next instructions.
(b) An old friend.
(c) Exchange of her day bills into Kung currency.
(d) A shuttle to the planet's surface.

3. Kin wrote a popular book on what subject?
(a) The strata machine.
(b) The time before the Company.
(c) The Spindle Kings.
(d) The Wheelers.

4. Within the company, how is the position of "watcher" regarded?
(a) It is not ideal.
(b) It is a way to get into upper management.
(c) It is a very high-ranking position.
(d) It is a very low-ranking position.

5. What is Joel's relationship to Kin?
(a) She is his supervisor.
(b) He is her ex-husband.
(c) He is her supervisor.
(d) He is her coworker.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the bartender give to Kin?

2. The natives that Kin and the others initially meet are similar to what historical culture on Earth?

3. What are the Spindle Kings credited with creating?

4. On what planet was Marco raised?

5. The Spindle Kings were believed to have what characteristic?

(see the answer key)

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